Our Teaching Philosophy
We don’t view meditation as emptying the mind or reaching a flawless state of calm. It’s more like learning to stay with whatever arises—the bustling thoughts, the planning brain, and even that peculiar itch that shows up five minutes into sitting.
Our team combines decades of practice across varied traditions. Some came to meditation via academic philosophy, others through personal upheaval, and a few stumbled upon it in college and never looked back. What unites us is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical skill for everyday life, not a mystical experience.
Each guide brings their own way of explaining ideas. Mira tends to use everyday-life analogies, while Anaya Noor draws on her psychology background. We’ve found that different approaches click with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with certain teaching styles.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who've made meditation their life's work, each bringing unique perspectives to the practice
Ravi K.
Lead Instructor
Ravi began meditating in the late 1990s after burnout from his software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. What sets him apart is his knack for explaining ancient ideas with surprisingly contemporary analogies—he once compared monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and focuses on helping busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation practices. His sessions often include practical discussions about weaving mindfulness into work and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
Anaya Noor
Philosophy Guide
Anaya combines her PhD in United Kingdom Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while studying ancient texts and realized that scholarly understanding matters only if it’s lived—experiential knowledge makes the ideas real. Her approach links rigorous insight with practical application.
She leads our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. Anaya has a gift for making intricate philosophical concepts accessible without oversimplifying. Students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they’re truly meant to achieve.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we’ve learned that meditation works best when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll achieve perfect peace. Instead, we focus on building skills that help you navigate life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses start in September 2026, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking space to make thoughtful decisions about contemplative practice—it’s not something to rush into based on momentary excitement.
If you’re curious about learning meditation as a practical life skill rather than a spiritual pursuit, we’d be honored to guide your exploration. The practice has changed our lives in subtle but profound ways, and we’ve seen it do the same for many others.